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So, you have some diamonds to sell, what next? Once upon a time, jewelers and pawn shops were the only option to get something back for pre-owned diamonds. Nowadays there are a few more options – you have online buyers, online auctions like eBay as well as buy and sell platforms like Craigslist – then … Continue reading First Pawnshops, Then E-bay, Now Diamond Lighthouse→

Is there anything more radiant than a superbly cut diamond? We’re all drawn to the fire-like flashes of light and sparkle that beam out of the diamonds. Called the ‘brilliance’ or the ‘fire,’ this trait is what makes diamond sparkle with an intense fire-esque light when looked in bright luminescence. In fact, it’s what made … Continue reading Shiny Diamonds: How Diamond Cut Affects Scintillation→

If selling your diamond ring gives you the heebie-jeebies, then you have come to the right place. We have come up with a 7-step process to help you sell your diamond ring fast and for top dollar. Step #1: It’s High Time you Get to Know How Diamonds are Priced/Valued First things first, you need … Continue reading Sell Your Diamond Ring Easily in 6 Simple Steps→

Starting with “O” Objets de Vertu – Here we step outside of the traditional definition of what constitutes jewelry (an object that is physically attached to you in some manner), to include Objets de Vertu. These are any of the fancy, often gem encrusted and precious metal based items that people typically use to transport … Continue reading Outlandish Jewelry Terminology→

“N” Naif – You’d have to be a real naif to think this term only applies to easily deceived individuals. In the diamond world, a naif is any unpolished surface on the stone. In cut and polished diamonds, some naif may be left behind on the girdle (in this case, called a ‘bruted girdle’) to give … Continue reading Noble Jewelry Terms→